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Old 1-May-2004   #1
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Willowleaf Ficus Exposed Root

this a root cutting i saved about 2 years ago when i was moving a rather large(45 gallon container) nerifolia to a grow box

i'm having problems getting the exposed roots strong enough to support the top(i have to support it with wire).....any suggestions?

thanks,
andy
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Nice tree! I can't think of much else you could do than suspend the canopy as you have, or chock it up with a bamboo stick until the roots have thickened enough to support it.

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One of the best exposed roots I have seen.
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